The City That Never Sleeps
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posted : October 7, 2010
I know I've already expressed my displeasure about the recent "I like it" hooha Facebook created in the attempt of breast cancer 'awareness'.
About 3 years ago, I had to deal with this taboo topic coz one of them was my people. We weren't sure how things were gonna be, what needs to be done, how remissions were gonna turn out, how hairstyles would, or rather should be changing. More importantly, it was a test to see who stood by, and who decided to shun the whole thing altogether and walk away conveniently. It really wasn't easy. Physical pain being one thing. Having to think about career, kids in secondary and primary school and medical bills. They have survived and made it through well. Thanks to the help, support and prayers of those who meant well. But, the harsh reality is not everybody does. The thought that constantly scares me everyday as I hear of another not making it through. And we Indians, definitely haven't gotten it any easier with the heart disease stricken genes. And, mine comes with a whole lot of others as well. I'm not even going to bother listing. Which is precisely why I live life for the day and fuck tomorrow. Coz, tomorrow may never come. As morbid as it sounds. This would never change down the road coz this essentially makes me, me. Even if I were to be a billionaire or barely making ends meet, I need to constantly live life for the day and make it a good one. Coz, that is really all that you have got. So, to hell, with the people who don't give a damn about your emotions and thoughts. Screw those never ending deadlines to meet. Bills to settle. Groceries to be purchased. Errands to be done. Just do whatever you want. Achieve all that you have set out for yourself for that day. Be with smiley, happy people. Coz even those fleeting moments of happiness, peace, laughter makes life a whole lot easier compared to having high achievers running the rat race with you, only to trample upon you as you slip up soon enough. Live life. On the edge, if you may. |
look at the stars, look how they shine for you.
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